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Fennings Family History

Fennings Surname Meaning

variant of Fenning with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fennings family from?

You can see how Fennings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fennings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fennings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Fennings families living in Essex. This was about 19% of all the recorded Fennings's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fennings families in 1891.
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What did your Fennings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fennings. 50% of Fennings men worked as a Bank Clerk and 93% of Fennings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fennings were Stevedore Heavy Work and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • Stevedore Heavy Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Fennings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fennings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fennings census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 334 immigration records available for the last name Fennings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Fennings. For the veterans among your Fennings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fennings lifespan?

Average Fennings life expectancy in 1966 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fennings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fennings ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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